After several months of brutish news, in which home builder confidence fell to an eight-year low, HUD and the Census Bureau had some good news: April new home sales rose for the first time since January.
Tag: HUD
Dealmaker: Dwight Capital Finances $45M
Dwight Capital, New York, financed $96.7 million in HUD 223(f) loans, $95.1 million in HUD 223(a)(7) loans and $35 million in bridge loans.
April Housing Starts Follow Now-Familiar COVID-19 Pattern
Housing starts, which fell by more than 22 percent in March, fell by another 30 percent in April to the lowest level since 2013 as the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic slammed home.
Federal Agencies Launch Joint Mortgage, Housing Assistance Website on Coronavirus Impact
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency and HUD yesterday launched a new mortgage and housing assistance website designed to ensure homeowners and renters have current and accurate housing assistance information during the COVID-19 national emergency.
Senate Approves Montgomery HUD Nomination; Dana Wade FHA Nomination Next Up
It seemed like it took forever—and in political terms, seven months feels like forever—but Brian Montgomery is finally, officially, HUD Deputy Secretary.
Senate Approves Montgomery HUD Nomination; Dana Wade FHA Nomination on Tap Today
It seemed like it took forever—and in political terms, seven months feels like forever—but Brian Montgomery is finally, officially, HUD Deputy Secretary.
Industry Briefs
IndiSoft, Columbia, Md., launched The Homeowner Connect to help servicers communicate effectively with borrowers who need loss mitigation help during the COVID-19 crisis.
March New Home Sales Feel Brunt of Coronavirus
The expected hit to new home sales from the coronavirus pandemic fully manifested itself in March, falling by more than 15 percent from February to its lowest level in six years, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
‘Coronavirus Effect’ Takes Aim at March Housing Starts
The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic showed up in March housings starts, which fell by more than 22 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
HUD Announces New CARES Act Mortgage Payment Relief Guidance
HUD announced new mortgage payment relief guidance under the CARES Act for borrowers with multifamily mortgages insured by FHA or borrowers participating in other HUD multifamily housing programs.